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  • cloudbreakmd
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    • Jun 2005
    • 2404
    • Bethesda, Maryland

    #46
    Hmmm... No feedback except from Tracy? Guess it's just me, him and the crickets
    2010 Honda VFR1200F
    1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
    Being Revisited
    1981 Honda CM400T
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    • tracy borchert

      #47
      looking good

      Looking good cloud, Hows those side covers coming? What's you idea for mirrors, stock or something a little bit smaller? What's up with your original tank and side covers? Tracy

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      • cloudbreakmd
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        • Jun 2005
        • 2404
        • Bethesda, Maryland

        #48
        I am going to use black square mirrors. I have brand new side covers but I need to order color matched rattle cans and some clearcoat. The original tank and panels are being put away to someday be repainted. This way I can switch between the two sets of bodywork if I get tired of one color
        Last edited by cloudbreakmd; 05-05-2008, 04:34 PM. Reason: Edited content
        2010 Honda VFR1200F
        1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
        Being Revisited
        1981 Honda CM400T
        http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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        • tracy borchert

          #49
          Originally posted by cloudbreakmd
          The original tank and panels are being put away to someday be repainted. This way I can switch between the two sets of bodywork if I get tired of one color
          Hey, good thinkin cloud! , that's alot cheaper than my option of repainting, though this last color option should take awhile to wear on me.(hopefully)

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          • cloudbreakmd
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            Past Site Supporter
            • Jun 2005
            • 2404
            • Bethesda, Maryland

            #50
            I can't win... The tach I bought is the wrong one. It fits but it is not the same face as the one that was broken. Don't get me wrong though, it should work. And yes, I am crazy enough to care.
            2010 Honda VFR1200F
            1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
            Being Revisited
            1981 Honda CM400T
            http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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            • cloudbreakmd
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              Past Site Supporter
              • Jun 2005
              • 2404
              • Bethesda, Maryland

              #51
              Last bit of parts ordered this morning. From tank cushions to more shiny new hardware. The bike should look practically new. Ha ha ha... and I was going to buy a new Triumph Bonneville before restarting this project. \\/


              But I'll tell you... It better start and run like a dream after dumping all this time and money into it. 8-[
              2010 Honda VFR1200F
              1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
              Being Revisited
              1981 Honda CM400T
              http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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              • cloudbreakmd
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                Past Site Supporter
                • Jun 2005
                • 2404
                • Bethesda, Maryland

                #52
                I take that thing about ordering parts back. I still have to find a fuel level sender. Then I really mean it. No more parts.

                When this is done, I will compile a crazy long boring list. Okay, 2 in the morning and time for bed.
                2010 Honda VFR1200F
                1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                Being Revisited
                1981 Honda CM400T
                http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                • UncleMike

                  #53
                  I might have a spare fuel-level sender.

                  Perhaps we can trade for one of your black and gray left side panels?

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                  • duaneage
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                    GSResource Superstar
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 6149
                    • Wilmington Delaware

                    #54
                    Originally posted by cloudbreakmd
                    This way I can switch between the two sets of bodywork if I get tired of one color
                    I have two sets as well, 20 minutes and your bike is a different color.
                    1981 GS650G , all the bike you need
                    1980 GS1000G Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

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                    • cloudbreakmd
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                      Past Site Supporter
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 2404
                      • Bethesda, Maryland

                      #55
                      Originally posted by UncleMike
                      I might have a spare fuel-level sender.

                      Perhaps we can trade for one of your black and gray left side panels?
                      Mike,
                      I did look for you in my storage spot, but the panel I had was damaged (tabs were broken).
                      2010 Honda VFR1200F
                      1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                      Being Revisited
                      1981 Honda CM400T
                      http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                      • UncleMike

                        #56
                        Originally posted by cloudbreakmd
                        Mike,
                        I did look for you in my storage spot, but the panel I had was damaged (tabs were broken).
                        How does it look on the outside? My tabs are broken as well...AND it's cracked.

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                        • atvpyrofreak

                          #57
                          Originally posted by cloudbreakmd
                          I take that thing about ordering parts back. I still have to find a fuel level sender. Then I really mean it. No more parts.
                          SURRRRRRE ya do :-D. Ill believe it when I see it.

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                          • cloudbreakmd
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                            Past Site Supporter
                            • Jun 2005
                            • 2404
                            • Bethesda, Maryland

                            #58
                            Originally posted by atvpyrofreak
                            SURRRRRRE ya do :-D. Ill believe it when I see it.
                            lol

                            Sadly you are not the only one to say that
                            2010 Honda VFR1200F
                            1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                            Being Revisited
                            1981 Honda CM400T
                            http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                            • Guest

                              #59
                              Originally posted by cloudbreakmd
                              She's coming along.






                              Zip strip on the clutch? Neat covers on the cams. I never cared for the Suzi brake light and yet retain stock on mine. Have you considered an alternative? Are you happy with the directionals?

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                              • cloudbreakmd
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                                Past Site Supporter
                                • Jun 2005
                                • 2404
                                • Bethesda, Maryland

                                #60
                                Yasser,
                                The zip tie was to help me crank the motor with one hand while we set the bike up. As far as the directionals... they are being changed. I am going for a close to stock looking bike minus the V&H system.
                                2010 Honda VFR1200F
                                1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                                Being Revisited
                                1981 Honda CM400T
                                http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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